Job Summary
The Carer Support Worker (Regulated Care) role at Northamptonshire Carers is a full-time, community-based position focused on delivering high-quality personal, social, and emotional support to individuals with care needs and their carers. Working to a 3 on 3 off daytime shift pattern from 8am – 8pm. The post holder provides both planned and responsive care, supports independence and wellbeing, and ensures safe, person-centred service delivery in line with care plans, policies, and regulatory standards. The role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining dignity, confidentiality, and respect for all service users.
Job Dimensions
- Provide a service to people with care needs and their Carers on an planned and unplanned basis to assist with all aspect of personal care, and supportive tasks.
- On occasions to be flexible and respond quickly at short notice, in emergencies or unplanned situations.
- To provide holiday and sickness cover
- To undertake the tasks specified in the care plan which may include the following personal and social care tasks:
- bathing / showering and all aspects of personal care to suit the abilities of the patient
- assistance with management of continence
- assistance with dressing and undressing
- assistance with mobility and transfers
- assistance with nourishment and fluids
- administration of medication
- ensuring a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help in accordance with Northamptonshire Carers policies, e.g. Health and Safety Policy and Challenging Behaviour Policy
- assistance with appliances (hearing aids, spectacles, artificial limbs)
- care of skin and hair, including assistance with shaving (electric shaving only)
- care of pressure areas and prevention of sores
- care of mouth and teeth, including dentures
- Professional liaisons including summoning emergency services if necessary
- Provision of emotional support to the person with care needs and their carer(s) as part of the caring team
- Essential domestic duties
- Supporting individuals to access and take part in the community and social activities
- Unpaid/Family Carer Support
- Assess and create a care plan for each Person with care needs using an electronic system, via a tablet in line with the policies and procedures of Northamptonshire Carers.
- To maintain accurate electronic records as directed by Regulated Care Management and carry out any administrative tasks as required
- To act in accordance with Northamptonshire Care policies and procedures, and Carers Trust standards.
- To treat all carers and people with care needs with respect and sensitivity, recognising the need for confidentiality at all times.
- To participate in supervision, appraisal and training sessions to ensure that standards are constantly maintained.
- To work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and providing a flexible service.
- To respect the personal choice of lifestyles of colleagues, carers and people with care needs, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied at all times.
To apply please use our online application form via: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/carer-support-worker-x-2-47074
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interviews Commencing: 6th July 2026
Please note we may close this job early if we find the right candidates through application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,035.94 per year
Work Location: In person
